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the u.s. sending airplanes to japan for americans who want to get out of the country. the fukushima nuclear complex in danger of a meltdown. let's go to charlie d'agata in japan. good morning, charlie. >> reporter: we are trying to make our way towards the quake zone. the japanese military has taken over control of the highways for humanitarian aid. we are going to try to get as close as we can. we're cutting through the mountains, you can see the snow, while trying to avoid at all costs getting near the nuclear power plant. >>> reporter: military helicopters launched an all-out water assault on japan's crippled nuclear power plant in a desperate attempt to buy more time. crews are racing to finish a new power line that could restore crucial water pumps, the best options many experts say to cool dangerously hot reactor and prevent a nuclear meltdown. >> we believe that radiation levels are extremely high which could possibly impact the ability to take corrective measures. >> reporter: the bigg
the u.s. sending airplanes to japan for americans who want to get out of the country. the fukushima nuclear complex in danger of a meltdown. let's go to charlie d'agata in japan. good morning, charlie. >> reporter: we are trying to make our way towards the quake zone. the japanese military has taken over control of the highways for humanitarian aid. we are going to try to get as close as we can. we're cutting through the mountains, you can see the snow, while trying to avoid at all costs...
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u.s. park police are handling the case because the remains were found on parkland. authorities haven't revealed the gender or age of the person. >> contra costa is growing faster than any other county. the county is now home to more than 1 million residents. contra costa leaders plan to draw new boundaries for its five districts. >>> and two police officers who shot and kill add barber shop owner will not be charged. the officers were flagged by a woman who said derek jones tried to strangle her. the officers said jones denied repeated demands and he appeared to be reaching for a weapon. no weapon was found and informations found witnesses confirm the officer's account of the incident. >> it wasn't your run of the mill car thief, not by a long chief. someone repelled down the side of a building. the owner of that car is a nationally known celebrity. grace lee reports the hardest part of this job for the thief may still be ahead. >> i would say it's unusual. >> it's a cape ire of movie proportions. >> hello ladies. >> but say good-bye to a lamborghini, like this one.
u.s. park police are handling the case because the remains were found on parkland. authorities haven't revealed the gender or age of the person. >> contra costa is growing faster than any other county. the county is now home to more than 1 million residents. contra costa leaders plan to draw new boundaries for its five districts. >>> and two police officers who shot and kill add barber shop owner will not be charged. the officers were flagged by a woman who said derek jones tried...
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. -- urban rescue teams are arriving from the u.s. and one from los angeles. they are joining similar groups from britain and germany with supplies and k-9s. >>> the japan stock market dropped more than 630 points or about 6.3% since the tsunami and earthquake. japan's central bank injected about $184 billion into the money market to stabilize the country's financial system. >>> the bay area is already raising money to help those in j the owners of ibusu restaurant says it will donate part of the proceeds from the four restaurants to help those in japan. other groups the japanese community center in san francisco, the red cross and the national buddhist churches of america are also helping. >>> be careful if you donate online. spammers have posted deceptive links on facebook. a bogus the one says tsunami crashes whale into japan. the link is posted on your wall continuing the spokesman cycle stealing your money. contact the website security team if you see that. >>> united airlines may ground some jets to save money or fuel. the carri
. -- urban rescue teams are arriving from the u.s. and one from los angeles. they are joining similar groups from britain and germany with supplies and k-9s. >>> the japan stock market dropped more than 630 points or about 6.3% since the tsunami and earthquake. japan's central bank injected about $184 billion into the money market to stabilize the country's financial system. >>> the bay area is already raising money to help those in j the owners of ibusu restaurant says it...
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the u.s. 8-foot surges. crews are waiting for safer conditions to begin clean up of the damaged harbor. there are at least 17 damaged and sunken vessels and also the smell of boat fuel and oil. in addition, there are rocks, logs and other debris that need to be cleared away. >> we do get a small tsunami once in a while or surge in here and it breaks the docks up but this is the worst i have ever experienced. >> the harbor is crescent city's life blood and the sheriff says it is going to be hard to recover. >>> this is a look at the wave coming into the crescent city harbor. authorities released the name of the man swept out to sea while taking pictures of the waves. 25-year-old dustin webber. he was with two other people when they were all washed into the ocean. the two other people managed to survive and swim to safety. even parts of northern california that did not suffer damage from the tsunami saw water activity. this was posted on youtube. he noted that this wave had to go through the gol
the u.s. 8-foot surges. crews are waiting for safer conditions to begin clean up of the damaged harbor. there are at least 17 damaged and sunken vessels and also the smell of boat fuel and oil. in addition, there are rocks, logs and other debris that need to be cleared away. >> we do get a small tsunami once in a while or surge in here and it breaks the docks up but this is the worst i have ever experienced. >> the harbor is crescent city's life blood and the sheriff says it is...
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nato does take over the no-fly zone, but the u.s. remains firmly in charge of the brunt of the combat there. american warplanes will continue to fly strike missions over libya, for now. >> this operation has already saved many lives. but the danger is far from over. >> reporter: thursday, nato agreed to take over partial command from the u.s. the 28-nation alliance could begin enforcing the no-fly zone as early as this weekend. but american forces would still be involved in everything from surveillance to bombing specific targets. >> we will continue to apply the pressure we can to compel them to stop killing their own people. >> reporter: coalition jets pounded the country for a sixth straight day thursday, hitting a military base, and a libyan plane that violated the no-fly zone. still, government forces continued their assault on rebels in the western city of misrata. hospitals there were inundated with victims. while natos aagreed to only a partial takeover, that could soon change. officials are expected to meet sunday to decide
nato does take over the no-fly zone, but the u.s. remains firmly in charge of the brunt of the combat there. american warplanes will continue to fly strike missions over libya, for now. >> this operation has already saved many lives. but the danger is far from over. >> reporter: thursday, nato agreed to take over partial command from the u.s. the 28-nation alliance could begin enforcing the no-fly zone as early as this weekend. but american forces would still be involved in...
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. >> reporter: the u.s. stored supply of oil called the strategic petroleum reserve contains 72-- 727 million barrels, enough to keep nation powered for a couple of months. those who want oil released from the reserves now say it would calm spiking gas prices so an economic recovery isn't threatened. after hurricane katrina, 30 million barrelses were released. oil prices dropped 3.7%. during the first gulf war, 34 million barrels were released and in one day prices dropped 33.4%. but some economists say the oil reserves should be saved for a true emergency and this isn't it. >> i think it's premature to open up the strategic petroleum reserve. i don't think it's going it to make a big difference with respect to prices. and i think at this point we can digest these prices. >> reporter: maybe so, but it doesn't go down easy. >> as a students's kind of tough to be able to pay the bills and pay these kind of gas prices. >> reporter: right now the average price of gas is still 61 cents below the record set in jul
. >> reporter: the u.s. stored supply of oil called the strategic petroleum reserve contains 72-- 727 million barrels, enough to keep nation powered for a couple of months. those who want oil released from the reserves now say it would calm spiking gas prices so an economic recovery isn't threatened. after hurricane katrina, 30 million barrelses were released. oil prices dropped 3.7%. during the first gulf war, 34 million barrels were released and in one day prices dropped 33.4%. but some...
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general david petraeus the top u.s. command there are told lawmakers he will soon recommend a plan for withdrawing troops. responsibility will be shifted to the afghan people. after that petraeus said the tide is now turning against the taliban despite concerns of government corruption there. >>> three years after a crime in santa cruz the new technology that led to an arrest. >> are they safe? the crucial pipeline information pg&e is missing and what the utility might be forced to do. >> those airport scanners, are they safe? one expert's warning for frequent flyers. ,, ,,,,,,,,,,,,,, tical >>> new this morning, pg&e will test or replace hundreds of miles of pipe because some critical safety information is missing. the utility says it will test 150 miles of pipe similar to the one that exploded in san bruno. pg&e had until 5:00 yesterday to prove that its gas pressure levels are safe. but pg&e says it couldn't find 8% of the required documents. it says that it did turn over the rest of the information, thought, to auth
general david petraeus the top u.s. command there are told lawmakers he will soon recommend a plan for withdrawing troops. responsibility will be shifted to the afghan people. after that petraeus said the tide is now turning against the taliban despite concerns of government corruption there. >>> three years after a crime in santa cruz the new technology that led to an arrest. >> are they safe? the crucial pipeline information pg&e is missing and what the utility might be...
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both is u.s. and afghan governments agree u.s. military should remain involved in afghanistan after the planned end of combat operations in 2014. >>> 4:35 a.m. oakland police have a new clue in a 30-year-old murder mystery investigators have create add forensic rendering of the victim scientists believe he was in his 20s. 6 feet tall, blond hair his burned body with no head no limbs no internal organs was found in a gutter in west oakland his skull and leg bone in a different location. modern dna technology confirmed the bones were from the same man. police are trying to determine his id so they can focus suspect who is may have also killed two other men this vick knew. >> -- victim knew. >>> an armed serial robber has a thing for 711 stores. four stores in concord and walnut creek have been robbed all by a man matching the same description. walnut creek police releasing the photo of the suspect he has robbed at least one store in that city. >>> 4:36 a.m. santa clara valley drivers may be the next to get express lanes. those lanes
both is u.s. and afghan governments agree u.s. military should remain involved in afghanistan after the planned end of combat operations in 2014. >>> 4:35 a.m. oakland police have a new clue in a 30-year-old murder mystery investigators have create add forensic rendering of the victim scientists believe he was in his 20s. 6 feet tall, blond hair his burned body with no head no limbs no internal organs was found in a gutter in west oakland his skull and leg bone in a different location....
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japan is denying u.s. claims that same reactor has no more water in its spent fuel pools meaning there is nothing to keep the fuel rods from melting down. >> we believe that radiation levels are extremely high, which could possibly impact the ability to take corrective measures. >> reporter: the u.s. is urging all americans to steer clear of the troubled plant. late last night, the state department said it would arrange charter flights to help u.s. citizens leave japan. all americans living within 50 miles of the plant are also being encouraged to evacuate or stay indoors. that's 2.5 times as wide as the danger zone established by the japanese. president obama discussed the precautions the u.s. is taking in a phone call with japan's prime minister last night. he also vowed to do everything possible to help japan recover from its worst crisis since world war ii. in yoshita, japan, charlie d'agata, cbs 5. >>> are you worried about the japanese radiation coming here? our exclusive eyewitness news poll finds m
japan is denying u.s. claims that same reactor has no more water in its spent fuel pools meaning there is nothing to keep the fuel rods from melting down. >> we believe that radiation levels are extremely high, which could possibly impact the ability to take corrective measures. >> reporter: the u.s. is urging all americans to steer clear of the troubled plant. late last night, the state department said it would arrange charter flights to help u.s. citizens leave japan. all...
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here's what the u.s. surgeon general vice admiral benjamin has to say about it. >> we're exposed to radiation every day in our world and our society. but they are levels that are not harmful. and the harmful levels are not coming. so i think, listen up for your local and state health departments. the government is constantly monitoring. if there is any concern, we will certainly get that message out to you here quickly but right now you're not at risk. >> meanwhile, here in the bay area, the university of california berkeley, scientists have already discovered what they say are radioactive particles from that plume coming from japan. they have made some measurements. they say there's a whole soup of different kinds of particles that are reaching here but they say so far the levels are all very low. by comparison, one uc-berkeley professor said, the amount of radiation you get this plume would be less than you would get on an airplane flight across the country. frank? >> even so, though, don, i know a lot
here's what the u.s. surgeon general vice admiral benjamin has to say about it. >> we're exposed to radiation every day in our world and our society. but they are levels that are not harmful. and the harmful levels are not coming. so i think, listen up for your local and state health departments. the government is constantly monitoring. if there is any concern, we will certainly get that message out to you here quickly but right now you're not at risk. >> meanwhile, here in the bay...
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overall, though, soda sales in the u.s. have declined over the past 6 years as americans cut back on spending and switch to healthier alternatives. >> hey, good for coke. >>> it's 4:56 now. japan's nuclear crisis getting even more serious. >> the threat level is increased this morning. coming up in a live report from japan, we have a progress report to prevent a meltdown. >> and there are some differences in expert opinion on that radiation plume that's dilute coming from japan. no one saying it's dangerous. we'll look at the confusion. ,,,,,,,,,,,, >>> your realtime captioner is linda marie macdonald. >>> caption colorado comments@captioncolorado.com >>> japan's nuclear crisis, the fight to prevent a meltdown. the radioactive concerns right here in california. >>> and dozens of so-called near misses at a nuclear power plant owned by a bay area-based utility. good morning, everyone, it
overall, though, soda sales in the u.s. have declined over the past 6 years as americans cut back on spending and switch to healthier alternatives. >> hey, good for coke. >>> it's 4:56 now. japan's nuclear crisis getting even more serious. >> the threat level is increased this morning. coming up in a live report from japan, we have a progress report to prevent a meltdown. >> and there are some differences in expert opinion on that radiation plume that's dilute coming...
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the u.s. navy has established a heightened awareness of 100 nautical miles around the stricken nuclear power plant. any pilots flying missions there will have to take potassium iodide and be screened for radiation when it they return. live in niigata, japan, i'm charlie d'agata, back to you >> charlie, frank mallicoat here in san francisco. curious, how far are you now from the epicenter of sendai? and can you share some of the stories you have heard from some of the refugees behind you? how are they doing? >> reporter: yes. we're about 80 miles i would say west o sendai and fukushima dai-ichi is in the other direction. most of the people here are from the fukushima area and i think we have to remember that the region where the power plant is was already struck by an earthquake and tsunami that damaged the power plant itself. so they were affected by the earthquake. they survived the earthquake. they survived the tsunami. some of the people we spoke to lived within 10 miles of the fukushima pl
the u.s. navy has established a heightened awareness of 100 nautical miles around the stricken nuclear power plant. any pilots flying missions there will have to take potassium iodide and be screened for radiation when it they return. live in niigata, japan, i'm charlie d'agata, back to you >> charlie, frank mallicoat here in san francisco. curious, how far are you now from the epicenter of sendai? and can you share some of the stories you have heard from some of the refugees behind you?...
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u.s. environmental protection agency has announced it there deploy more electronic monitors that measure radiation in the air. however, the epa has not said where those monitors will be located or how many will be installed. right now, there are 12 monitors here in california, one of which is right here in san francisco. >>> you might be surprised where the biggest threat from a tsunami here is in the bay area. let's go to christin ayers. she is in oakland, where a big wave could mean some big problems for residents there. christin, good morning. >> reporter: good morning, sydnie. scientists are telling the "contra costa times" that the biggest threat from a tsunami would come after an earthquake in the southwest corner of alaska. they say it would send a massive tsunami that would hit right here at the port of oakland. it wetback four or five hours for that tsunami to get here and if we take a look at the maps from that study, you can see why oakland and alameda would be right smack in th
u.s. environmental protection agency has announced it there deploy more electronic monitors that measure radiation in the air. however, the epa has not said where those monitors will be located or how many will be installed. right now, there are 12 monitors here in california, one of which is right here in san francisco. >>> you might be surprised where the biggest threat from a tsunami here is in the bay area. let's go to christin ayers. she is in oakland, where a big wave could mean...
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and the life you want to live. >>> the u.s. geological survey has raised the magnitude of friday's quake to 9.0, one of the largest ever recorded. americans caught in the quake are making their way home. dennis mccaskill had been working in japan for two months and had felt smaller quakes before, but knew this one was different. >> this one time, i was laying in bed and it started and i just laid there and thought here we go again. well, it just intensified and intensified until everything started to fall and that's when i jumped up and realized it's like trying to walk through a bowl of jelly to walk and get out. >> the state department has advised americans not to travel to japan at this time. >>> fears about health risks are rising dramatically in japan. high levels of radiation have prompted renewed warnings for residents within 19 miles of the damaged nuclear power plants to stay indoors. manuel gallegus reports on the danger. >> reporter: when it comes to radiation exposure, scientists say there is a simple rule. no amoun
and the life you want to live. >>> the u.s. geological survey has raised the magnitude of friday's quake to 9.0, one of the largest ever recorded. americans caught in the quake are making their way home. dennis mccaskill had been working in japan for two months and had felt smaller quakes before, but knew this one was different. >> this one time, i was laying in bed and it started and i just laid there and thought here we go again. well, it just intensified and intensified until...
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the u.s. government will close on friday if there is no budget. lawmakers may pass a short version to buy a few weeks to debate the full spending plan. >>> actor charlie sheen says he is at war with cbs. he made the rounds on competing network tv shows this morning to trash talk the producer of his hit show. now his long-time publicist has quit. we have more on sheen's rants and the fallout. >> reporter: sheen was in rare form this morning candidly giving interviews to network morning news shows and some entertainment website. >> i am on a drug. it's called charlie sheen. it's not available because if you try it once you will die. your face will melt off and your children will weep over your exploded body. >> reporter: he didn't hold back his opinions and thoughts regarding the drama unfolding in his personal life and television career. >> but you are sober. you pasted a drug test? >> three of them. >> reporter: he claims he is drug-free. and even took a drug test for the entertainment website, radar online, a test which radar says shows no trace
the u.s. government will close on friday if there is no budget. lawmakers may pass a short version to buy a few weeks to debate the full spending plan. >>> actor charlie sheen says he is at war with cbs. he made the rounds on competing network tv shows this morning to trash talk the producer of his hit show. now his long-time publicist has quit. we have more on sheen's rants and the fallout. >> reporter: sheen was in rare form this morning candidly giving interviews to network...
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several u.s. carrier, including american, delta and u.s. airways, they're bumping up many domestic fares by $10 a round trip this week. the reason? to cover the surging cost of jet fuel. it was the sixth time this year carriers have hiked fares. the government says the airlines are enjoying the best earnings in four years because of a combination of higher fares, fewer flights, and more fees charged passengers. >>> well, the warehouse chain costco is no longer selling several types of seafood. any type of seafood considered threatened by overharvesting is no longer able in the company's stores and the list includes a dozen items including chilean sea bass and orange roughy and shark. and some other retailers have made similar decisions and many environmentalists are pleased. >> when you get companies like costco, arimark, whole foods market, walmart, all of these organizations saying we're going to switch the way we source seafood, what they're doing is saying to their suppliers, we want you to produce this fish in a different way. >> costc
several u.s. carrier, including american, delta and u.s. airways, they're bumping up many domestic fares by $10 a round trip this week. the reason? to cover the surging cost of jet fuel. it was the sixth time this year carriers have hiked fares. the government says the airlines are enjoying the best earnings in four years because of a combination of higher fares, fewer flights, and more fees charged passengers. >>> well, the warehouse chain costco is no longer selling several types of...
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tonight the u.s. is gearing up for possible military action in libya. >> tonight, the pentagon is moving american forces into the regions. charlie reports in a tv interview today, moammar gadhafi showed some serious signs of dilutions. >> protests in libya's capital. several hundred demonstrators gathered for a march before pro government fighters chased them away. the protesters left behind their message for moammar gadhafi to leave. in geneva, they had the same message, that gadhafi must go and he should be held accountable. >> these universal rights are unacceptable and will not be tolerated. >> slapped a libyan government with new sanctions, including an armed embargo. leaders are discussing a no fly zone over libya to prevent. >> our message to colonel gadhafi is simple, go now. >> gadhafi gave an interview to abc news. >> no inspiration. no, for what? they left me all with me. they left me all. >> for now, he has a firm grip on the capital. the government has been handing out cash to citizens to
tonight the u.s. is gearing up for possible military action in libya. >> tonight, the pentagon is moving american forces into the regions. charlie reports in a tv interview today, moammar gadhafi showed some serious signs of dilutions. >> protests in libya's capital. several hundred demonstrators gathered for a march before pro government fighters chased them away. the protesters left behind their message for moammar gadhafi to leave. in geneva, they had the same message, that...
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officials have been scrambling to avoid a meltdown ever since and are now asking the u.s. for help. >> in particular, they have asked for additional types of equipment that will help provide water and other resources to ensure that the reactors continue to be cool. >> reporter: fears of a full- blown meltdown have spread to tokyo located 150 miles from the plant. officials there have detected low levels of radiation and a shift in winds threatens to push it even further. even without a possible nuclear disaster, japan is facing its worst crisis since world war ii. the death toll from the quake and tsunami jumped today to more than 2400 confirmed dead but official warn that number is likely to top 10,000. now the country faces an economic crisis, as well. this morning, japanese stocks plummeted more than 10%. in oyama, japan, charlie d'agata, cbs 5. ou can see the waves hi >>> and we are getting more amateur video of the moments just before the powerful tsunami hit japan. you can see the waves hitting the shore, smashing boats in the bay while all the seagulls scatter. near
officials have been scrambling to avoid a meltdown ever since and are now asking the u.s. for help. >> in particular, they have asked for additional types of equipment that will help provide water and other resources to ensure that the reactors continue to be cool. >> reporter: fears of a full- blown meltdown have spread to tokyo located 150 miles from the plant. officials there have detected low levels of radiation and a shift in winds threatens to push it even further. even...
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several other carrier, including american, u.s. airways and continental, they have all bumped up domestic fares by $10. this is the sixth time this year carriers have hiked their fares. >>> mission impossible? nasa says it's tempt early today to launch an environmental research satellite in orbit was a failure. the taurus xl rocket lifting off from vandenberg air force base, a protective shell did not separate from the glory satellite as it should have, and that left the satellite without enough velocity to reach orbit. now both the rocket and satellite are lost. >> and all indications are that the satellite and the rocket are in the southern pacific ocean somewhere. >> the whole project cost more than $400 million. had it reached orbit, the satellite would have analyzed projections of future climate change. >>> well, charlie sheen is at it again. this time though perhaps cashing in. how his rants could land him a big payday. >>> and losing sleep over wrinkles. see why the way you snooze may be adding years to your face. >>> and we
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u.s. government for help. charlie d'agata is in niigata, japan, with more. good morning, charlie. >> reporter: good morning to you, betty. nobody is watching the events unfolding at the nuclear power plant more closely than the people here. many who were evacuated from the region around that plant and wonder if they'll ever be able to go home. fire trucks resumed blasting water onto japan's crippled nuclear power plant as crews raced to restore power to the facility. as early as today, they hope to feed electricity to at least two of the six overheated reactors, and get crucial water pumps working again. >> if the cooling systems in the reactors and fuel pumps are basically sound, and then the power comes on, then we might look at that moment as the beginning of the end of this crisis. >> reporter: but even if the power starts back up, it's not clear the water pumps will. they may have already suffered too much damage. there are also fears that getting power back online could spark another
u.s. government for help. charlie d'agata is in niigata, japan, with more. good morning, charlie. >> reporter: good morning to you, betty. nobody is watching the events unfolding at the nuclear power plant more closely than the people here. many who were evacuated from the region around that plant and wonder if they'll ever be able to go home. fire trucks resumed blasting water onto japan's crippled nuclear power plant as crews raced to restore power to the facility. as early as today,...
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a top u.s. nuclear official says he believes radiation levels at the plant are extremely high, and will soon be deadly. the obama administration has urged the evacuation of all americans from a 50-mile radius of the fukushima daiichi plant. now, charter japan, with more on this. good morning, charlie. tell us the latest where you are. >> good morning to you, betty. well, you may be wondering where i am. we've been trying to make our way to the quake zone. the japanese military has taken over all the highways. obviously we're trying to steer clear of the nuclear power plant. we had to cut through the mountains where, as you may see, it's snowing. military helicopters launched an all-out water assault on japan's crippled nuclear power plant in a desperate attempt to buy more time. crews are racing to finish a new power line that could restore crucial water pumps. the best option many experts say to cool dangerously hot reactors, and prevent a nuclear meltdown. >> my confidence has eroded somewhat
a top u.s. nuclear official says he believes radiation levels at the plant are extremely high, and will soon be deadly. the obama administration has urged the evacuation of all americans from a 50-mile radius of the fukushima daiichi plant. now, charter japan, with more on this. good morning, charlie. tell us the latest where you are. >> good morning to you, betty. well, you may be wondering where i am. we've been trying to make our way to the quake zone. the japanese military has taken...
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is concerned that broad statements about an entire religion will only play into a narrative that the u.s. is at war with islam. but king says there is a genuine threat. >> homegrown radicalization is part of al qaeda strategy to continue attacking the united states. al qaeda is actively targeting the american muslim community for recruitments. >> the witnesses who testified today include relatives of two young americans recruited by terror groups. critics compare the hearings to anticommunist witch hunts that played out in congress back in the 1950s. >>> the dalai lama is retiring. he says he is stepping down as the political leader of tibet's government in exile. next week the community is expected to elect his replacement. the dalai lama will remain tibet's spiritual leader. 76-year-old is believed to be in good health. in the past he said he would like to live as a simple monk. >>> president obama and first lady michelle obama are taking a stand against bullying. >> as parents, it breaks our hearts to think that any child feels afraid every day in the classroom or on the playground or
is concerned that broad statements about an entire religion will only play into a narrative that the u.s. is at war with islam. but king says there is a genuine threat. >> homegrown radicalization is part of al qaeda strategy to continue attacking the united states. al qaeda is actively targeting the american muslim community for recruitments. >> the witnesses who testified today include relatives of two young americans recruited by terror groups. critics compare the hearings to...
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it's tied for fourth on the u.s. survey's list of strongest earthquakes since 1900. let's go to christin ayers in hayward where people can find out what a major quake feels like. christin, good morning. >> reporter: good morning, sydnie. this is an earthquake simulator set up to look like an apartment. they call this the big shaker. and you can see why. this is what it's like to be in an 8.0 magnitude earthquake. as you can see, things falling off shelves, glasses, we have some of the larger appliances actually put down with putty and so stuck down and we also have them belted and strapped in there so they are not moving. but you can see just how strong this is and the people who are running this quake hold and emergency earthquake emergency preparedness center say that it's really important and in fact a wake-up call for bay area residents to realize just how powerful these quakes are, how quickly these can happen and how important it is to be prepared. so the message here, it could happen here, you need to not only be prepared with some of that putty, the belts to
it's tied for fourth on the u.s. survey's list of strongest earthquakes since 1900. let's go to christin ayers in hayward where people can find out what a major quake feels like. christin, good morning. >> reporter: good morning, sydnie. this is an earthquake simulator set up to look like an apartment. they call this the big shaker. and you can see why. this is what it's like to be in an 8.0 magnitude earthquake. as you can see, things falling off shelves, glasses, we have some of the...
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a cbs news investigation-- u.s. guns sold to mexican drug cartels in full view of the a.t.f. now allegations it's gone on longer and involved more weapons than anyone realized. and winning for wes. a team rallies around the memory of its fallen star. captioning sponsored by cbs from cbs news world headquarters in new york, this is the "cbs evening news" with katie couric. >> couric: good evening, everyone. for weeks opposition forces made significant progress in their fight against libya's moammar qaddafi, seizing key cities in the east. but the tide may be turning. today qaddafi's air force fired on the oil town of ras lanuf dozens, many of them civilians, were wounded in the barrage. president obama spoke by phone with british prime minister david cameron. both agree all options are on the table, including the imposition of a no-fly zone to ground libya's air force. qaddafi made a surprise appearance in a tripoli hotel where foreign reporters have been staying and just outside the capital, his voices battled to retake zawiyah from the rebels who have been in control. mark p
a cbs news investigation-- u.s. guns sold to mexican drug cartels in full view of the a.t.f. now allegations it's gone on longer and involved more weapons than anyone realized. and winning for wes. a team rallies around the memory of its fallen star. captioning sponsored by cbs from cbs news world headquarters in new york, this is the "cbs evening news" with katie couric. >> couric: good evening, everyone. for weeks opposition forces made significant progress in their fight...
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still, u.s. warships and planes helping with relief efforts moved away from the area as a precaution. crews have been desperately trying to avoid a nuclear meltdown at the facility since it was damaged in friday's powerful earthquake. over the weekend, they dumped sea water into the reactors to try to cool them down. more than 180,000 residents were also evacuated and had to be scanned for radiation before entering shelters. across the northeast coast, more than 10,000 people are believed to be dead from the magnitude 9 quake and tsunami. dramatic new video captured violent waves that slammed ashore wiping out entire villages. since the massive earthquake three days ago, aftershocks continue to rattle the region. an average of 12 to 15 per hour, some more than 6.0 in magnitude. but there are stories of survival. crews rescued this 60-year-old man who was clinging to what was left of his roof. this man also made it out alive. "i thought i was dying when i was pushed into the water," he says. but w
still, u.s. warships and planes helping with relief efforts moved away from the area as a precaution. crews have been desperately trying to avoid a nuclear meltdown at the facility since it was damaged in friday's powerful earthquake. over the weekend, they dumped sea water into the reactors to try to cool them down. more than 180,000 residents were also evacuated and had to be scanned for radiation before entering shelters. across the northeast coast, more than 10,000 people are believed to be...
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she says the u.s. is keeping all options on the table, among them a possible no-fly zone that would prevent libya from bombing its own citizens. susan mcguinness, cbs news, washington. >>> the house is scheduled to vote today on a republican- backed measure aimed at temporarily preventing a government shutdown. the bill would cut $4 billion from the budget while keeping the government running through the middle of the month. the white house says it supports the short-term plan but if the measure fails, the government could run out of money by the end of the week. >>> it is 4:37 now. and exclusive eyewitness news poll shows the approval rating for governor jerry brown has grown in the last month. 52% tell surveyusa they approve of the job he is doing, that's nine points higher than the last poll done just after he took office. the new survey finds 39% disapprove of governor brown's performance. 9% aren't sure. >> i think people were very impressed that he would take southwest airlines by himself no ento
she says the u.s. is keeping all options on the table, among them a possible no-fly zone that would prevent libya from bombing its own citizens. susan mcguinness, cbs news, washington. >>> the house is scheduled to vote today on a republican- backed measure aimed at temporarily preventing a government shutdown. the bill would cut $4 billion from the budget while keeping the government running through the middle of the month. the white house says it supports the short-term plan but if...
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the u.s. military says german police will lead the investigation, since the attack happened on german soil. but the obvious backing of u.s. military investigators. in frankfurt, germany, charlie d'agata, cbs news. >>> a pakistani court ruled that an american facing possible murder charges does not have diplomatic immunity because he worked for the cia. raymond davis is being held in the shooting deaths of two pakistani men back in january. davis says he was defending himself from an attempted robbery. davis was a cia contractor with diplomatic credentials. a higher court plans a hearing on the matter next week. >>> the army has filed 22 new charges against the soldier suspected of sending thousands of classified documents to the wikileaks website. among the new charges facing private first class bradley manning, is aiding the enemy. it's a capital offense but prosecutors say they won't recommend the death penalty. manning was charged in july with leaking more than 250,000 classified state depa
the u.s. military says german police will lead the investigation, since the attack happened on german soil. but the obvious backing of u.s. military investigators. in frankfurt, germany, charlie d'agata, cbs news. >>> a pakistani court ruled that an american facing possible murder charges does not have diplomatic immunity because he worked for the cia. raymond davis is being held in the shooting deaths of two pakistani men back in january. davis says he was defending himself from an...
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u.s. officials are now planning a more limited role for u.s. forces going forward. u.s. officials are not planning to lead the mission in libya much longer. >> we expected in a matter of days to be able to turn over the primary responsibility to others. >> reporter: following a weekend of missile strikes and air patrols, defense secretary robert gates said the pentagon will soon hand over the reins to either the french and british, or to nato. his comments came as american warships and planes pounded libya, taking out key radar and missile sites. outside moammar gadhafi's compound, government officials showed off what they claimed were pieces of a rocket. and evidence of a western attempt to remove the libyan leader from power. >> why is this rocket here? this is a very dangerous situation. >> reporter: u.s. officials insist it's still too early to say what the end game is. but they're already declaring success in their efforts to enforce the u.n.'s no-fly zone and protect the libyan people. >> we judge these strikes to have been very effective in significantly degrading
u.s. officials are now planning a more limited role for u.s. forces going forward. u.s. officials are not planning to lead the mission in libya much longer. >> we expected in a matter of days to be able to turn over the primary responsibility to others. >> reporter: following a weekend of missile strikes and air patrols, defense secretary robert gates said the pentagon will soon hand over the reins to either the french and british, or to nato. his comments came as american warships...
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also going in santa crusader julie inkster and u.s. go hasan detatum who was introduced by tom watson, clark won two super bowls with the 'niners, he'll never live down that risk dick house fur coat he wore. >> joe had it too, so i wasn't the only idiot out there. after that catch play i -- we were getting calls from all over about people wanting endorsements and we did a little ad for a local company and, you know, got the coats at a great deal and so there we were on the floats with fur coats, all the fans were pulling all the fur, i got -- i still have that coat somewhere, it's got bear spots on it from the fans pulling fur out of it. >> number 4, minnesota's kevin love, 23 points, 17 boards, 15 straight double doubles tying the great moses malone for the all-time record. >>> demers landed a brutal right cross to the official's chin. the guy he was aiming for was being held back by the other official. go to an eye doctor. >>> at number 2, jeremy thompson has a prettier one, this is something you'll only see on cbs5. lacrosse because
also going in santa crusader julie inkster and u.s. go hasan detatum who was introduced by tom watson, clark won two super bowls with the 'niners, he'll never live down that risk dick house fur coat he wore. >> joe had it too, so i wasn't the only idiot out there. after that catch play i -- we were getting calls from all over about people wanting endorsements and we did a little ad for a local company and, you know, got the coats at a great deal and so there we were on the floats with fur...
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u.s. researchers are currently testing this device at six medical centers across the nation including one right here in the bay area. 14 americans who were once completely blind are now using this device with some success including one man from los altos. blindness robbed dean lloyd of watch his daughter lisa grow up. >> i was 3 when dad lost most of his vision. so i have never known my father to be sighted. >> reporter: his retinal degeneration caused him to lose his sight in his 30s. after getting an artificial retina in his eye, he can tell shapes and light from dark. >> i hadn't seen normal vision for 17 years. i was totally blind for 17 years. and so the brain now has to relearn how to see. >> reporter: the device uses a tiny video camera mounted in a pair of glasses. a transmitter in the glasses sends the images to a chip implanted on the back of the damaged eye. there, 60 electrodes send the image along the optic nerve to the brain. >> it's a huge leap forward for people who have lo
u.s. researchers are currently testing this device at six medical centers across the nation including one right here in the bay area. 14 americans who were once completely blind are now using this device with some success including one man from los altos. blindness robbed dean lloyd of watch his daughter lisa grow up. >> i was 3 when dad lost most of his vision. so i have never known my father to be sighted. >> reporter: his retinal degeneration caused him to lose his sight in his...
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the u.s. is urging all americans to steer clear of the troubled plant. late last night the state department stayed would arrange charter flights to help u.s. citizens leave japan. today, tokyo's airport was packed with travelers like barbara, eager to get out. >> i'm concerned because i really don't know the situation about the radiation. it keeps changing. >> reporter: all americans living within 50 miles of the plant are being encouraged to evacuate or stay indoors. that's 2.5 times as wide as the danger zone established by the japanese. president obama discussed the precautions the u.s. is taking in a phone call with japan's prime minister last night. he also vowed to do everything possible to help japan recover from its worst crisis since world war ii. the u.s. military will provide fire trucks and pumps from its bases here in japan but made clear that they would be manned by japanese forces. live in japan, i'm charlie d'agata, now back to you. >> thank you. >>> and right now a plume of ra
the u.s. is urging all americans to steer clear of the troubled plant. late last night the state department stayed would arrange charter flights to help u.s. citizens leave japan. today, tokyo's airport was packed with travelers like barbara, eager to get out. >> i'm concerned because i really don't know the situation about the radiation. it keeps changing. >> reporter: all americans living within 50 miles of the plant are being encouraged to evacuate or stay indoors. that's 2.5...
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the impact on u.s. budgets, the burden on u.s. households to pay for gas. we have gasoline at $3.50 a gallon on average in the u.s., nearing $4 in some areas. so this really has brought the president's whole energy policy into the spotlight. republicans calling for more u.s. production, that means drilling. democrats calling for opening up the strategic petroleum reserve to try to bring down prices. as of now, at least, that is on the agenda. betty, the president also could talk about the union battles in wisconsin, and also funding for the government. but again, no telling how much of this tragedy in japan will affect his agenda. >> yeah, a lot of fast-moving developments this morning. susan mcginnis joining us live from washington. thank you, susan. >>> doctors in houston will give an update today on the condition of arizona representative gabrielle giffords. sources say giffords has made great progress since being shot in the head in january. they say doctors -- doctors say they think she may even be able to attend her astronaut husband's space shuttle l
the impact on u.s. budgets, the burden on u.s. households to pay for gas. we have gasoline at $3.50 a gallon on average in the u.s., nearing $4 in some areas. so this really has brought the president's whole energy policy into the spotlight. republicans calling for more u.s. production, that means drilling. democrats calling for opening up the strategic petroleum reserve to try to bring down prices. as of now, at least, that is on the agenda. betty, the president also could talk about the union...
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. >>> u.s. employers are growing more optimistic about hiring. according to a new survey from manpower.com, plans to hire are up 8% this quarter compared to the quarter before. the survey comes from employers in all 50 states and across all industries. >>> consumer borrowing jumped in january for the fourth straight month, but americans were still careful. credit card debt fell 6.5%. analysts predict that consumers will borrow more in the months ahead as the job market recovers. >>> a smart phone shakeup. the google android now owns the top spot with a 31% market share. research in motion's blackberry is next with about 30%. apple is third according to the new data from com score, 234 million americans own mobile devices with nearly 66 million owning smart phones. >>> and there is a new king of the fast food world. subway has now passed mcdonald's in total restaurants worldwide with almost 34,000 by the end of last year. mickey d's is still in tops with revenue. the golden arches raked in $24 billion last year compared to subway's $15 billion. in
. >>> u.s. employers are growing more optimistic about hiring. according to a new survey from manpower.com, plans to hire are up 8% this quarter compared to the quarter before. the survey comes from employers in all 50 states and across all industries. >>> consumer borrowing jumped in january for the fourth straight month, but americans were still careful. credit card debt fell 6.5%. analysts predict that consumers will borrow more in the months ahead as the job market...
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the u.s. hopes to hand over control of the no-fly zone to nato by saturday. >>> in japan, the u.s. navy is hard at work delivering much-needed supplies to quake and tsunami victims. charlie d'agata reports from aboard the "uss essex." >> reporter: they need clean water now more than ever in japan. the american troops on the "uss essex" off the northeast coast of the country are delivering it. they make it themselves. the huge desalination unit on the "essex" turns salt water into drinking water. it's just one of the ship's capabilities when it comes to helping survivors after disasters on the scale of japan's earthquake and tsunami. >> being stationed in japan, the mission here was to help our japanese allies, partners and friends, and families in many cases, is very moving. >> reporter: delivering humanitarian aid is routine for pilots and crews here. but this mission has been complicated by the threat of radiation that hangs in the air from the fukushima nuclear power plant. >> we've got the training. we've got the equipment to deal with the radiation, so it's really just an afte
the u.s. hopes to hand over control of the no-fly zone to nato by saturday. >>> in japan, the u.s. navy is hard at work delivering much-needed supplies to quake and tsunami victims. charlie d'agata reports from aboard the "uss essex." >> reporter: they need clean water now more than ever in japan. the american troops on the "uss essex" off the northeast coast of the country are delivering it. they make it themselves. the huge desalination unit on the...
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today the u.s. moved a destroyer and a marine amphibious task force closer to libya, and the treasury said at least $30 billion in libyan assets have been frozen. in spite of all that and with much of libya in opposition hands, qaddafi still refuses to leave, telling abc "all my people love me." we have a team of correspondents in the region. first, kelly cobiella in tripoli >> reporter: for the second time, a funeral in this eastern suburb of tripoli turned into a protest. people here claimed qaddafi's gunmen killed five of their neighbors during demonstrations last friday. what you don't see are qaddafi's security forces, as they arrived shooting their guns in the air foreign journalists were forced to leave. a cell phone camera caught this battle 125 miles from the capital in the city of misurata. qaddafi's men have been trying to retake an airfield and ammunitions depot for days and still haven't won. closer to the capital, just 30 miles to the west, anti- government protestors are holding the o
today the u.s. moved a destroyer and a marine amphibious task force closer to libya, and the treasury said at least $30 billion in libyan assets have been frozen. in spite of all that and with much of libya in opposition hands, qaddafi still refuses to leave, telling abc "all my people love me." we have a team of correspondents in the region. first, kelly cobiella in tripoli >> reporter: for the second time, a funeral in this eastern suburb of tripoli turned into a protest....
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now, the u.s. has hinted it may accept a deal where gadhafi voluntarily exiles to another country, but, betty, it does look like gadhafi just continues to vow to fight on. >> all right, susan mcginnis in washington for us. thank you for that report. >>> and there are unconfirmed reports that iran has arrested two senior opposition leaders. the two men and their families were taken to a prison in tehran according to a reformist website. a semiofficial government news agency denied the report. the two had been under house arrest since february 14th. >>> now to new zealand where officials say as many as 240 people may have died in a massive earthquake a week ago. this morning new zealand marked the time the quake hit with a moment of silence. a national state of emergency remains in effect. the quake may have done as much as $15 billion in damage. >>> in this country, some dangerous midwest weather to tell you about. in ohio, all 88 counties are threatened by flooding. heavy rain and high wind soaked
now, the u.s. has hinted it may accept a deal where gadhafi voluntarily exiles to another country, but, betty, it does look like gadhafi just continues to vow to fight on. >> all right, susan mcginnis in washington for us. thank you for that report. >>> and there are unconfirmed reports that iran has arrested two senior opposition leaders. the two men and their families were taken to a prison in tehran according to a reformist website. a semiofficial government news agency denied...
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his threat if the u.s. tries to impose a no-fly zone. what the u.n. is doing this morning. ,, >>> your realtime captioner is linda marie macdonald. >>> caption colorado comments@captioncolorado.com >>> six months after the san bruno blast, the investigation heats up. the new questions about pg&e's mistakes and where rebuilding efforts stand today. >>> plus, no guns, just glue. how some crafty crooks are robbing people at some bay area atms. >>> good morning, everyone. it is wednesday, march 9. i'm sydnie kohara. hi, everybody. i'm frank mallicoat. thanks for joining us on this wednesday. you're halfway through the workweek. it's 4:59. we're pushing 5:00. weather-wise looking good, huh? >> yeah. we want to start your day, get out there. because it's going to be a nice one, right, lawrence? >> i think we have a happy hump day coming our way, probably the warmest day of the week. we have patchy fog and a whole lot of sunshine in between. today we could see 60s and low 70s by the afternoon then more rain coming our way. let's talk about traffic on this ni
his threat if the u.s. tries to impose a no-fly zone. what the u.n. is doing this morning. ,, >>> your realtime captioner is linda marie macdonald. >>> caption colorado comments@captioncolorado.com >>> six months after the san bruno blast, the investigation heats up. the new questions about pg&e's mistakes and where rebuilding efforts stand today. >>> plus, no guns, just glue. how some crafty crooks are robbing people at some bay area atms. >>>...
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new details emerge in the shooting deaths of two u.s. airmen in germany as officials investigate the suspect's spob ties to terrorism. we take you to frankfurt where the suspect appears in court today. >>> helpless. emotional appearance on capitol hill actor mickey roone yip admits he is a victim of elder abuse. we will hear more from the 90-year-old legend on the issue that affects millions of americans "early" this thursday morning, march 3rd, 2011. captioning funded by cbs >>> hi, everyone. welcome to "the early show" here on a thursday morning. i'm chris wragge. >> i'm erica hill. good to have you with us today. we begin this morning with the latest from libya. this morning, leader moammar gadhafi's air force is bombing rebel forces there in the east once again. cbs news correspondent mandy clark joins us from ajdabiya this morning. mandy, hello. >> reporter: hello. well, we're on the road towards the front line and we're hearing that the towns of ajdabiya and al brega were bombed this morning. this morning, the rebels were kigi i di
new details emerge in the shooting deaths of two u.s. airmen in germany as officials investigate the suspect's spob ties to terrorism. we take you to frankfurt where the suspect appears in court today. >>> helpless. emotional appearance on capitol hill actor mickey roone yip admits he is a victim of elder abuse. we will hear more from the 90-year-old legend on the issue that affects millions of americans "early" this thursday morning, march 3rd, 2011. captioning funded by cbs...
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now the obama administration is talking about tapping the u.s. oil reserves, opinions are mixed about what kind of impact that would have on gas prices drivers say something needs to be done. still one tennessee senator says now is not the time. >>> strategic reserve i am buying an electric car tomorrow and that will give me the patriotic pleasure of plugging in and not sending moneyoverseas to people trying to blow us up. >> the price is out of control. >> the last time the oil reserve was tapped was 2005 after hurricane katrina. gas prices dropped 9% but we are hearing that should just be a last resort. but again, because prices are as high as they are at this point some people are saying it is time for that last resort frank. >> well, they got to do something a month ago i was driving across the country you could get it for under $3 a gallon. >> those days are gone. >> okay kristin live in south san francisco with not so fun numbers. thank you. >> >> oil prices are approaching $105 a barrel after an air strike by libyan forces loyal to moammar
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the u.s. is pulling the world economy along in 2011. we are leading the pack. >> mason: our thanks to the economist. with that let's head to bob schieffer in washington for a look at what's ahead on face the nation. good morning, bob. >> schieffer: good morning, anthony. we're going talk to senator john kerry and senator mitch mcdonnell about two big ones. is it time for the united states to send warplanes to libya? and what are they going to do about the growing financial crisis? >> mason: bob schieffer, thanks. next week here on sunday morning, daniel radcliff from harry potter to broadway. little steel in the toe. my corner office comes with a tailgate. nine to five is more like 24/7. i grew up believing hard work pays off. so should retirement. ancr: at physicians mutual we work hard like you. it's why we're rated in the top one percent of all insurance companies. maybe we should talk. physicians mutual. insurance for all of us. sunday morning's moment of nature is sponsored by... >> mason: we leave you this morning among bald eagle
the u.s. is pulling the world economy along in 2011. we are leading the pack. >> mason: our thanks to the economist. with that let's head to bob schieffer in washington for a look at what's ahead on face the nation. good morning, bob. >> schieffer: good morning, anthony. we're going talk to senator john kerry and senator mitch mcdonnell about two big ones. is it time for the united states to send warplanes to libya? and what are they going to do about the growing financial crisis?...
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the u.s. supreme court says you may not like the church group that goes around and demonstrates at military funerals, but they have the right to do it. justices ruled 8-1 yesterday in favor of westboro baptist church. that kansas-based group makes headlines for demonstrating outside funerals of fallen u.s. servicemembers claiming that god is punishing the military for the nation's tolerance of homosexuality. the court ruled that the first amendment protects even hurtful speech. >>> loyalists to moammar qaddafi are going on the counteroffensive in eastern libya now controlled by rebels. the target, brega, was an airstrip that belongs to an oil complex on the mediterranean coast. in the nearby town of ajdabiya, 14 people have died in fighting between rebels and government forces. in the u.s., some members of congress are calling for a no- fly zone over parts of libya. but the obama administration says the u.s. cannot rush into a move so severe. >>> 5:13. it hasn't happened since the dinosaurs di
the u.s. supreme court says you may not like the church group that goes around and demonstrates at military funerals, but they have the right to do it. justices ruled 8-1 yesterday in favor of westboro baptist church. that kansas-based group makes headlines for demonstrating outside funerals of fallen u.s. servicemembers claiming that god is punishing the military for the nation's tolerance of homosexuality. the court ruled that the first amendment protects even hurtful speech. >>>...
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now obama administration is talking about tapping the u.s. oil reserves opinions are mixed about what impact that would have on gas prices so we talked the drivers out here who said it sounds like a good idea, this truly is a last resort and something needs to be done because things just aren't affordable. >> the issue of the reserves is one we are considering, only done and has been done on very rare occasions a bunch of factors that have to be looked at and it is just not the price. >> >> i am like i can't afford this. >> that is generally what we heard from drivers out here many saying that it is time to tap that strategic oil reserve. enough to keep the u.s. running on oil for 5 months without imparting any new oil. a very controversial position. >> it is getting scary i am pushing $60 to fill a honda now. that is no fun. kristin thanks. >>> heavy fighting in libya driving oil prices higher this morning. prices rose above $106 a barrel in asia today, forces loyal to libyan leader moammar gadhafi launched a new air strike against oppositio
now obama administration is talking about tapping the u.s. oil reserves opinions are mixed about what impact that would have on gas prices so we talked the drivers out here who said it sounds like a good idea, this truly is a last resort and something needs to be done because things just aren't affordable. >> the issue of the reserves is one we are considering, only done and has been done on very rare occasions a bunch of factors that have to be looked at and it is just not the price....
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two u.s. warships are on the way to libya at this hour. >>> a new surgical implant is giving home to people who have lost their sight. >> a palo alto man is one of the first people to test out this new procedure. dean lloyd is his name. he had functional vision until he was in his 30s. he went blind though in just six months from an eye disease. that is until he volunteered for a clinical trial that surgically implanted an artificial eye. well, today, lloyd can make out shapes and tell light from dark. >> he just all of a sudden exclaimed, i can see her hand! i just was kind of speechless. >> the procedure has just been approved in europe and is currently awaiting fda approval. the implant will cost about $100,000. and that's not including surgery. dr. jennifer ashton will discuss where this medical technology stands. she will be on the "cbs early show" starting at 7:00. >> cool if you have never been able to see and all of a sudden -- >> amazing. >>> it is 6:27. students and teachers set to s
two u.s. warships are on the way to libya at this hour. >>> a new surgical implant is giving home to people who have lost their sight. >> a palo alto man is one of the first people to test out this new procedure. dean lloyd is his name. he had functional vision until he was in his 30s. he went blind though in just six months from an eye disease. that is until he volunteered for a clinical trial that surgically implanted an artificial eye. well, today, lloyd can make out shapes...
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is the u.s. prepared for what could come along with a no-fly zone, specifically if we end up on the ground? >> well, i don't think we should end up on the ground. i think would be counterproductive for us to send in ground forces, but i think it's very clear that, right now, through the use of power, gadhafi has been able to stop the tide that has been running against him. he has been able to inflict casualty from the air. when you have not well-trained or untrained troops, as we have on this anti-gadhafi side, air power really does change the equation. this is very level country, as you know, and so i think that the president of the united states has said gadhafi must go. that means that we need to take action. a no-fly zone would stop -- would not only stop the air attacks, but it would also send a message to the anti-gadhafi forces that we're assisting them. there is humanitarian aid that needs to be given, intelligence we could share with them. there's a number of areas we could help these an
is the u.s. prepared for what could come along with a no-fly zone, specifically if we end up on the ground? >> well, i don't think we should end up on the ground. i think would be counterproductive for us to send in ground forces, but i think it's very clear that, right now, through the use of power, gadhafi has been able to stop the tide that has been running against him. he has been able to inflict casualty from the air. when you have not well-trained or untrained troops, as we have on...
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>> hawaii is the happiest state in the u.s. a survey asked people to evaluate their health, happiness at work and safety in their community. >> hawaii followed by wyoming, number 2. talk about two different lifestyles. and good old north dakota of all places. california by the way was ranked number 18 and the least happy, west virginia coming in at 50th. >> 18th. not so bad. >>> 6:27. teacher layoffs and bigger classes. the grim reality facing one east bay school district tonight. >>> plus, are they a nuisance or big cash cow? the major decision san jose could make on the future of those pot clubs in their city, coming up. >>> and another east bay cop arrested in a drug scheme. what authorities say he was doing that could put some drug cases in jeopardy. >>> looks like oakland residents will be voting on a parcel tax to fund city services. why two city council members voted against the idea, coming up. never in my lifetime did i think i could walk 60 miles in 3 days. 60 miles compared to what a cancer patient goes through is a
>> hawaii is the happiest state in the u.s. a survey asked people to evaluate their health, happiness at work and safety in their community. >> hawaii followed by wyoming, number 2. talk about two different lifestyles. and good old north dakota of all places. california by the way was ranked number 18 and the least happy, west virginia coming in at 50th. >> 18th. not so bad. >>> 6:27. teacher layoffs and bigger classes. the grim reality facing one east bay school...
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the u.s. has moved naval and air forces closer to libya as fighting continues between anti- government rebels and forces loyal to their leader moammar qaddafi. here's someamateur video showing rebels holding off qaddafi supporters in two cities overnight. qaddafi has lost control of the eastern half of the country but in an interview with abc news, he insists he is not stepping down. >> me people all love me. they would die to protect me, my people. >> when he can laugh in talking to american and international journalists while he is slaughtering his own people, it only under scores how unfit he is to lead and how disconnected he is from reality. >> the u.s. and europe have already frozen billions of dollars in libyan assets. >>> and a revolt in libya is calling attention to the profitable relationship several big name stars had with the qaddafi family. singer nelly furtado says she will donate the million dollars she was paid for performing for the qaddafi family back in 2007. and according t
the u.s. has moved naval and air forces closer to libya as fighting continues between anti- government rebels and forces loyal to their leader moammar qaddafi. here's someamateur video showing rebels holding off qaddafi supporters in two cities overnight. qaddafi has lost control of the eastern half of the country but in an interview with abc news, he insists he is not stepping down. >> me people all love me. they would die to protect me, my people. >> when he can laugh in talking...
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u.s. is stepping up its assault on libyan targets. 22 cruise missiles have been fired at weapons storage sites around tripoli yesterday and today. president obama is now considering whether the u.s. should provide weapons to those rebels. on the "cbs early show" this morning the president discusses the u.s. involvement in libya. you can see his interview starting at 7:00 here on cbs 5. >>> and radiation in sea water near japan's crippled nuclear power plant is more than 3300 times the legal limit. nuclear safety officials say it's a sign more contaminated water is leaking from the complex into the ocean, but they insist it is not a threat to human health. the stress of that crisis taking a toll on the president of the plant's utility. he is hospitalized for high blood pressure. >>> time to check weather and traffic. i know you love storms, lawrence, because you get all hyped up about those. but even you today are probably happy about this weather. >> i'm loving it. i have a little girl and
u.s. is stepping up its assault on libyan targets. 22 cruise missiles have been fired at weapons storage sites around tripoli yesterday and today. president obama is now considering whether the u.s. should provide weapons to those rebels. on the "cbs early show" this morning the president discusses the u.s. involvement in libya. you can see his interview starting at 7:00 here on cbs 5. >>> and radiation in sea water near japan's crippled nuclear power plant is more than 3300...
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starting in a deep hole off economic news in the u.s. the dow lower by 190 points after the labor department reported that first time weekly jobless claims spiked higher by 26,000 last week to 397,000. that was a much bigger-than- expected increase, although with the four-week average at 392,000 below 400,000 that's still indicating an uptick in hiring. other piece of news not helping is the u.s. trade deficit. in january, it hit a six-month high of up 15% to $46.3 billion, exports out stripping imports from rising oil prices mainly. that was before oil prices skyrocketed in just the past few weeks with all of the unrest in the middle east. couple of other reasons for the market dropping this morning, coming from overseas. china turned in a surprising trade deficit in february of over $7 billion. and that's got some worries that that will lessen the incentive for china to loosen its currency against the dollar. that's something the white house has been pressing for. china less likely to do that if it's seeing that it's starting to lose m
starting in a deep hole off economic news in the u.s. the dow lower by 190 points after the labor department reported that first time weekly jobless claims spiked higher by 26,000 last week to 397,000. that was a much bigger-than- expected increase, although with the four-week average at 392,000 below 400,000 that's still indicating an uptick in hiring. other piece of news not helping is the u.s. trade deficit. in january, it hit a six-month high of up 15% to $46.3 billion, exports out...